A Time To Be Thankful!

                                            Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful.

To share with others the true joy of being thankful. 

It is a time to be grateful to God, our creator and 

sustainer of life. The one who loves us with an 

unconditional love now, and forever. Our God, 

who sees the good in us and guides us on our 

journey, leading us to Him. We thank Him for 

His bountifulness to us so we in turn can share 

with others. May each and every day, draw us 

closer to Him so others will see Christ in us. 

Let us share our Lord and His love with them. 

Amen. 

Susan Reichert

Want To Be A Better Human Being?

"It's rare that a book actually makes you a better human, but that's exactly what Rachel Baribeau has done in Relentless Joy."--Laura Rutledge, ESPN Sports host and reporter.

We all want more joy, but what happens when life kicks you in the gut? How do you maintain hope or look forward to the future? Relentless Joy will show you how to

· reclaim joy when your life feels barren or burdened
· throw off the chains of what you are "supposedto be"
· see God working in surprising ways you may have missed
· identify the unique dream that sets your soul on fire
· serve others and walk in joy for the rest of your life

With gut-level honesty, award-winning storyteller and former national sportscaster Rachel Joy Baribeau shares her own story of changing the narrative of her life from stuck, overwhelmed, and anxious to confident in her identity and joyful in her life's purpose. With the odds stacked against her, Rachel became the first female sportscaster to host on SiriusXM College channels and hosted the very first College Football Playoff National Championship game. She has shared the secrets to her trailblazing journey with over 100,000 fans and students through her live events and her movement, I'm Changing the Narrative.

Relentless Joy is not just another book about how to be happy. Instead, Rachel reveals how to embrace commonly missed opportunities to experience joy and share it with others. No matter your circumstance, you can always change the narrative.

Your story isn't over. The best is yet to come!

Rachel Joy Baribeau

Rachel developed #ImChangingtheNarrative with student-athletes in mind and a belief that one crooked course made straight is everything. One misstep not taken means one less victim in the world. And one less life thrown away because of a split-second bad decision.

At Rachel’s first visit sometimes they’re skeptical when the petite Latina woman is introduced, but in just 60 minutes she wins them over. She now speaks to athletes, law enforcement, churches, and corporations about taking back the headlines for good – showing them that they have the power to change the narrative and to find their purpose in life outside of their sport and everyday lives.
To live lives of…https://www.rachelbaribeau.com/

Comfort and Joy in Your Writing

By Annette Cole Mastron, Communications Director for Southern Writers Magazine

Holiday decorations are hung, or not. Presents are purchased, or not. Christmas cards are sent or not. Christmas parties, church programs, school programs, neighborhood gatherings and concerts are being balanced on your calendar. The target date is fast approaching. Are you in a panic? Relax. Take a deep breathe.  

Today refocus for a moment. Remember what brings you the most comfort and joy in your writing. Do you remember why you love to write? Does your writing give you comfort? Does your writing give comfort and joy to others? Are you still having fun writing? Keep writing everyday, yes even in December. Wishing you comfort and joy in your writing during this holiday season.